serve

(eg. house, essay, flower )

serve /ˈsɜrv/ ?

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(n) (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
(v) serve a purpose, role, or function
(v) do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
(v) contribute or conduce to
(v) be used by; as of a utility
(v) help to some food; help with food or drink
(v) provide (usually but not necessarily food)
(v) devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
(v) promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to
(v) spend time in prison or in a labor camp
(v) work for or be a servant to
(v) deliver a warrant or summons to someone
(v) be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
(v) do military service
(v) mate with
(v) put the ball into play

German Olympian Dimitrij Ovtcharov's serve isn't about power.
This legislation will help connect people at all stages of life with opportunities to serve.
Tim Henman, a serve-and-volley player, made four Wimbledon semifinals, but says the new grass forced him to alter his natural game midcareer.

He added, "But the good news is that this heartless and callous action can only serve as the antidote to the so-called 'curse' on Cleveland, Ohio."
on Jul 8, 2010 By: Dan Gilbert Source: Wall Street Journal
"Now this legislation moves to the Senate, and I look forward to receiving a final product that will serve as a strong signal to the executives who run these firms that such compensation will not be tolerated," Mr Obama said.
on Mar 19, 2009 By: Barack Obama Source: BBC News
"My wife and I have always believed that service, whether it is to family, community, university or country, is our highest calling," Johnston said in a speech Thursday. "We are proud to have this opportunity to serve Canada and our fellow...
on Jul 9, 2010 By: David Johnston Source: Edmonton Journal